The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 45,200
€ 29,600
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M140i is 4.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
57.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.98 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
147.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
